Public Safety
Public Safety is a top priority for local and state government agencies, encompassing the protection of citizens through law enforcement, emergency response, and crime prevention strategies. Effective public safety measures are essential for maintaining order and ensuring the well-being of communities. This directory offers articles on public safety and related topics like Emergency Management, which focuses on preparing for and responding to natural disasters, public health crises, and other emergencies that impact community safety.
A fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks, drone-assisted policing and a wellness bureau for officers will support LVMPD’s efforts to improve safety and efficiency, the department said
West County Paramedic Association added its first new rig in over a decade, boosting morale
The Lower Merion Police Department also removed application fees and added a $5,000 hiring bonus
Chief Chuck Lovell is asking for a budget cut of just 1%, not the full 5% that the mayor directed each city bureau to consider
The city’s police chief first raised the idea of a seven-person team available around the clock after a spike in shootings
Officials say the sharp decline reflects a less confrontational approach and fewer interactions with the public during the pandemic
The Democrat-controlled chamber approved the bill in a 21-17 vote that split along party lines and was seen as a key hurdle for the measure
Gov. Mike DeWine proposed a $10 million grant program to help law enforcement agencies equip all officers with body cameras
New Haven fire officials said the COVID-19 pandemic is to blame for the excessive overtime costs
The Rave Mobile Safety report also includes data about trust in COVID-19 information and willingness to share information with 911
The proposed $35 million fund would be used to reimburse out-of-jurisdiction police agencies that pitch in when an emergency arises
The deal will avert layoffs for as many as 355 officers by delaying scheduled pay raises until 2023
The role of proactive policing training, whether crime prevention or community engagement, is often given minimal attention
Enforcement, education and outreach were key in reducing drug trafficking, gang activity and prostitution at an apartment complex
Doña Ana County officials said the vaccines are necessary to maintain a hazard-free workplace as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Officers must now turn on their body cameras to talk privately when responding to calls
The Crisis Assistance Helping Out on the Streets unit, CAHOOTS for short, sends teams of medics and trained mental health workers to urgent calls for medical or psychological help instead of police
Officials say the numbers reflect a splintering of extremist groups that are more difficult to track
A “neighborhood concerns index survey” has been created to identify the area’s needs and receive feedback from residents
MOST POPULAR
- Voters to decide if L.A. County supervisors can remove elected sheriff
- N.C. Sheriff makes appeal for a new jail
- Firefighters honored for rescuing 130 people in Ky. floods
- Verizon Frontline debuts THOR’s Hammer trailer for enhanced public safety communications
- Pa. EMS agency trying to pick up the pieces after shutdown, police search